Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

I am writing to formally request access to records under the Freedom of Information Act in relation to passport applications for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. I am specifically seeking the following information: 1. Monthly Totals o The total number of passport applications received each month (January to December) for the years 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. 2. Application Method Breakdown o For each month and year, a breakdown of how applications were submitted: • Online • Via post office 3. County Breakdown o For each year, a monthly breakdown by county indicating where the passport applications originated.